Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares (VWNAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220183043 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922018304 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | May 14, 2001 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
VWNAX has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 18.31% year-to-date (YTD) and 30.84% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 10.95%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 11.37%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 18.31% | 25.23% |
| 1 month | 3.22% | 3.86% |
| 6 months | 8.78% | 14.56% |
| 1 year | 30.84% | 36.29% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.68% | 14.10% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.95% | 11.37% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWNAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.95% | 3.75% | 3.97% | -3.61% | 3.42% | 1.35% | 3.00% | 1.57% | 0.51% | -1.33% | 18.31% | ||
| 2023 | 6.67% | -3.16% | 1.32% | 1.56% | -1.38% | 5.79% | 4.03% | -2.55% | -3.62% | -2.08% | 8.32% | 5.38% | 21.10% |
| 2022 | -2.83% | -2.26% | 1.31% | -6.89% | 1.91% | -9.22% | 8.16% | -3.63% | -9.34% | 9.87% | 6.22% | -5.02% | -13.18% |
| 2021 | -0.25% | 6.32% | 4.96% | 4.66% | 1.92% | 0.23% | 1.50% | 1.99% | -3.52% | 6.00% | -2.50% | 4.97% | 28.95% |
| 2020 | -1.53% | -8.61% | -16.27% | 12.82% | 4.21% | 1.69% | 5.25% | 5.69% | -3.08% | -0.64% | 13.32% | 4.70% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 8.03% | 2.93% | 0.68% | 4.43% | -7.20% | 7.19% | 1.47% | -2.92% | 3.10% | 2.47% | 3.77% | 2.85% | 29.16% |
| 2018 | 5.18% | -5.01% | -2.83% | 0.98% | 0.82% | 0.44% | 4.53% | 1.74% | 0.60% | -6.03% | 1.19% | -9.46% | -8.57% |
| 2017 | 1.12% | 3.33% | 0.31% | 0.35% | 0.40% | 2.10% | 0.32% | -1.08% | 3.13% | 1.13% | 2.63% | 2.09% | 16.92% |
| 2016 | -5.23% | -0.98% | 6.79% | 2.62% | 1.16% | -0.86% | 3.48% | 1.26% | -0.65% | -1.44% | 5.52% | 1.65% | 13.51% |
| 2015 | -3.96% | 5.85% | -1.71% | 1.66% | 1.35% | -1.95% | 1.00% | -6.31% | -2.94% | 7.40% | -0.28% | -2.36% | -3.05% |
| 2014 | -3.48% | 4.54% | 1.99% | 0.74% | 1.94% | 1.86% | -2.09% | 3.62% | -1.63% | 1.46% | 2.68% | -0.42% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 4.91% | 0.79% | 4.35% | 2.19% | 3.05% | -1.16% | 4.74% | -3.08% | 2.43% | 4.30% | 3.07% | 1.88% | 30.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VWNAX is 81, placing it in the top 19% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares (VWNAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.43 | $1.31 | $1.13 | $1.03 | $0.95 | $1.42 | $1.49 | $1.40 | $1.60 | $1.48 | $1.60 | $1.36 |
Dividend yield | 1.60% | 1.72% | 1.70% | 1.26% | 1.38% | 2.20% | 2.70% | 2.09% | 2.57% | 2.49% | 2.42% | 2.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $1.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.03 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.95 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $1.42 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $1.49 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $1.60 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.48 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $1.60 |
| 2013 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares was 57.51%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 967 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.51% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 967 | Jan 10, 2013 | 1382 |
| -37.42% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -34.53% | May 22, 2001 | 344 | Oct 9, 2002 | 321 | Jan 21, 2004 | 665 |
| -22.7% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 301 | Dec 12, 2023 | 487 |
| -19.73% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 131 | Jul 3, 2019 | 195 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 3.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.